Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

An evening Dartmoor fell race revived by Erme Valley Harriers, with a senior route of about 10 km and 450 m of climb plus separate junior races. Race HQ is at Ivybridge rugby club and the start is on the edge of the moor at Gr 654569.

This timed event on August 15, 2026, offers a flexible, multi-lap format on a smooth riverside course in Winchester. Runners can choose their start time and distance, from a single lap to an ultra marathon, within a 7-hour window. All finis..

An evening trail event near Dorchester with 5k and 10k routes through sunflower fields and bridleways. Routes include an aid station and finishers receive medals, while the event supports a local hospital charity.

Race The Train 2026 in Tywyn, Mid-Wales on 15 August 2026 offers multiple running distances from a 14 mile challenge to a Toddlers Trot, with specified age categories and entry fees; entries close 10 August 2026.

Celebrate twenty years of trail sports with a 15 mile run or a 15 km hike through scenic environments. Enjoy a flexible start format and post race rewards in a social pub garden setting.

Two Tunnels on 16 August 2026 in Bath offers distances from 500 m to 50 km, including marathon and relay options. Runners pass through two restored railway tunnels and the event donates £1 per runner to Sustrans.

Trail runs through the private Lambton Estate near Chester-le-Street offering 5, 10 and 15 mile routes across woodland, fields and estate roads. Canicross friendly with chip timing, on-site parking and finishers' medal plus refreshments.

Explore the scenic Eden Valley on this self navigated trail half marathon passing through woodlands and riverside paths. Open to runners and walkers, this mixed terrain course offers a true taste of the Cumbrian countryside.

South West Spartan at Badminton Park on August 16, 2026 features obstacle races across Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km and Beast 21 km plus a kids race. Courses run through parkland, fields and woodland on mostly flat terrain with some small hills..

An off road half marathon on Sunday 16 August 2026 around Henfield, starting and finishing at Henfield Leisure Centre. The course follows riverbank and a disused railway and offers onsite facilities, food and medals for finishers.

A 10 km circular trail around Piethorne and Ogden reservoirs with 275 metres of ascent. The route crosses the M62 and skirts Hollingworth Lake; venue Bulls Head in Newhey on Sunday 16 August 2026 with set entry fees and a minimum age of 16.

Join the Keswick Sports Fell Race in the Lake District on Sun 16 Aug 2026 for a punchy 3 mile, 290 m climb course from Fitz Park Cricket Pavilion. Entry on the day and juniors welcome with big prizes for record breakers.

Ribble Runfest is a looped 10K to ultra event around Avenham Park and Upper Farm nature reserve in Preston, held on hard paths with on-course refreshments and bespoke medals for finishers.

Challenge yourself on the Sedbergh Hills fell race: 14 miles across scenic Yorkshire Dales with roughly 6000 ft of climb, testing endurance and navigation. Pre entry only via SI Entries; post race prizegiving and running camaraderie await.

A fell race in Crowden on 16 August 2026 following the Pennine Way to Black Hill and Soldiers Lump. Online and on-the-day entry options are available, minimum age 18, limited parking and a GPX route is provided.

Join Scarborough AC for an 8.6 mile fell race across the North York Moors, featuring 475 m of climbing and sweeping moorland views. Entry on the day makes this a great spontaneous stop in the Dave Parry Esk Valley summer series.

A trail half marathon in the North York Moors on 16 August 2026 covering about 13.1 miles with multiple ascents of Roseberry Topping. Limited to 50 runners, five hour cut off, mandatory safety kit and a bespoke finisher medal.

Run through the scenic trails of Southampton Common at this multi distance festival. Explore a Site of Special Scientific Interest featuring woodland and lakes while enjoying a well serviced event village.

This guided trail run covers 22 miles along the Paston Way, from North Walsham to Cromer on the Norfolk coast. The route is rich with history, named after the medieval Paston family.

Fell races for juniors and seniors take place at the Lakeland Country Fair, including a senior 8.5 km route to the summit of Coniston Old Man. Entry to the races is free on the day though Country Fair admission applies.